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Hamas: No flexibility in truce negotiations

As Israel's campaign to halt cross-border rocket fire entering its seventh day, Hamas does not appear to have backed down from its demands, with spokesman Mushir al-Masri telling AFP there would be no flexibility in truce negotiation. Duration: 00:45

Jul 14, 2014

Countries neighbouring Libya urge dialogue to end turmoil

At a meeting of Libya's neighbours in Tunisia, diplomats called for a Libyan national dialogue and announced the creation of several committees to help the country through its current crisis. Duration: 00:56

Jul 14, 2014

Israel keeps up raids on Gaza targets

Israel kept up its punishing raids on Gaza Monday with hits on more than 40 sites overnight, but held off from a threatened ground incursion as the world intensified efforts to broker a truce. Duration: 01:35

Jul 14, 2014

Prosecution of Under-18 Rape Accused as Adults Righteous?

Amid mixed reactions from political parties and child rights groups, Union Women and Child Welfare Minister Maneka Gandhi has decided to amend the Juvenile Justice Act to prosecute the under-18 rape accused as adults.

Jul 14, 2014

Lok Sabha Passes TRAI Amendment Bill; May Face Challenge in Rajya Sabha

LS has passed the TRAI bill allowing NDA govt to appoint Nripendra Misra as Modi's Principal Secretary.

Jul 14, 2014

A Damaged and Smoky UFO Sighted Over Melbourne earlier in July this year

UFO Sighting: Damaged and Smoky UFO Sighted over Melbourne [VIDEO]

A smoky UFO was spotted over Melbourne, Australia on 10 July and was captured on video.

Jul 14, 2014

Ram Naik on being appointed as Uttar Pradesh Governor

Mumbai, July 14 (ANI): After being appointed as the new governor of Uttar Pradesh, Ram Naik on Monday spoke to media persons in Mumbai. President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday appointed new governors for Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Gujarat and Nagaland.

Jul 14, 2014

Hindus and Muslims come together to promote peace and harmony at Mata Katyayani Temple in Kashmir

Kashmir, July 14 (ANI): Being the land of natural beauty, Kashmir is also famous for its culture and religious influences, which has given birth to an ethos that celebrates seamless co-existence. The Kashmiri society has been a microcosm, reflecting the essence of this beautiful synthesis. This cultural ethos is known as Kashmiriyat. The temple of Mata Katyayni in Kulgam reflects this essence of ethos which is still being kept alive in the region. Recently a 'mahayagna' or fire ritual was organised in the shrine where both Hindus as well as Muslims participated enthusiastically.

Jul 14, 2014

Carving industry of Midnapur in West Bengal: Perfect example of communal ethos

Midnapur, July 14 (ANI): Midnapur located in India's eastern state of West Bengal, is famous for its arts and crafts industry. One such industry which is famous for its craftsmanship and exclusivity is the teak wood carving industry. The industry employs large number of artisans belonging to different communities, who work together, presenting the ethos of harmony and brotherhood.

Jul 14, 2014

Narendra Modi leaves Berlin to attend BRICS summit at Brazil

Berlin, July 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday left for Brazil to attend the five nations BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) summit after a brief halt in Berlin. Modi was welcomed by Indian Ambassador to Germany, Vijay Gokhale, and other dignitaries upon his arrival in the country on Sunday. The sixth BRICS summit will be held in Fortaleza and Brasilia on July 15 and July 16. It will be Modi's first multilateral meeting after assuming office. India would endorse the need for U.N. Security Council reform at the BRICS summit. The BRICS members are all developing nations distinguished by their large, fast-growing economies and significant influence on regional and global affairs.

Jul 14, 2014

Baloch diaspora blames Pakistan for human rights violations in Balochitan

Geneva, July 14: Shouting slogans to make the world aware of growing human rights violations in Balochistan. On June 25, representatives of the Baloch Republican Party (BRP), a nationalist party, held a demonstration outside the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva. Joined by Baloch Diaspora from other European countries, they opposed the ongoing military operation in Balochistan and rising incidents of enforced disappearances of political leaders and educated youth by Pakistan's spy agencies. BRP president Brahamdagh Bugti sought international intervention to stop the genocide in Balochistan. The Baloch blames Pakistan for forcefully occupying their territory since 1948. Pakistan's biggest yet least populated province, Balochistan shares its borders with Afghanistan and Iran and has rich mineral reserves. Pakistani security agencies are indulging in enforced disappearances and killings of Baloch intellectuals to keep control over the territory. However, the Baloch are fighting to seek independence from its occupiers and want an end to colonial rule.

Jul 14, 2014

Delhi gangrape victim's mother saddened by SC staying death sentence of two convicts

New Delhi, July 14 (ANI): Speaking on Supreme Court staying the death sentence of two convicts in the Delhi gangrape and murder case, victim's mother on Monday said that her family is saddened by this act of SC.

Jul 14, 2014

Balramji Dass Tandon on being appointed as Chhattisgarh Governor

Chandigarh, July 14 (ANI): After being appointed as new governor of Chhattisgarh, Balramji Dass Tandon on Monday said that he is happy that the party appointed him.

Jul 14, 2014

Bangladesh students form human chain to protest Israeli attacks on Palestine

Dhaka, July 14 (ANI): Students in Bangladesh formed a human chain on Monday to protest Israel’s air strikes in Gaza, which killed at least 160 people and forced thousands to flee. Students along with members of Dhaka University took to streets and shouted slogans against Israeli attacks. On Sunday, the Israeli military warned the residents of the northern border town of Beit Lahiya to leave or risk their lives when, after nightfall, it planned to intensify air strikes against suspected Palestinian rocket launchers among civilian homes. Meanwhile, one of the protesting students in Dhaka, Mohammad Ruhul Amin, urged the government to take a tough stand against Israel.

Jul 14, 2014

Babri demolition case: Court issues NBW against 6 people including 2 BJP MPs

Lucknow, July 14 (ANI): A CBI special court on Monday issued non-bailable warrants against six accused in the Babri demolition case. These people had been skipping court hearing since long. The accused include two BJP MPs, Sakshi Maharaj and Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Jul 14, 2014